Any of those options would be fantastic for your holiday feast, but in our house, there’s really only one way to go. Pecan pie! It’s my husband’s favorite, and over the years, it’s become mine too.

WHAT IS PECAN PIE?

Pecan pie is a traditional southern dessert. It’s so delicious it’s become loved all over the country, and even the world!

It consists of a flaky, buttery pie crust, a gooey, sweet filling, and tons of crunchy nuts. It’s great at any time of year, but we especially love it around the fall and winter holidays.

Most pecan pie recipes call for a fair amount of corn syrup, but I prefer this version. There’s no corn syrup at all. Instead, it’s made with a combination of brown sugar, honey, and maple syrup, so it has a really nice rich flavor.

Besides those three different kinds of sweetener, pecan pie also has eggs, butter, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. You could even add a dash of bourbon if you like! And of course there are plenty of nuts.

WHAT DOES PECAN PIE TASTE LIKE?

The first time I tasted pecan pie, it reminded me of a candy bar. The filling is sweet and gooey, with an almost caramel-like flavor. The nuts are a great contrast to all the sweet, and so is the buttery pie crust.

Because this recipe contains no corn syrup, there is a much deeper and more complex flavor.

The brown sugar brings a warm sweetness, while the honey adds a floral note and the maple has a faint woodsiness that really compliments the nuts beautifully.

HOW TO MAKE PECAN PIE

I love making pecan pie because it’s so easy. You just stir a handful of ingredients together, pop it into a pie shell, and bake!

If you’re looking for a really fabulous pie crust recipe, look no further than right here: Perfect Homemade Pie Crust from Scratch. I have a special technique that makes this the flakiest pie crust you’ve ever tasted! You’ve gotta check it out!

And be sure to have a peek at my Pecan Pie Recipe video for a step-by-step how-to. It’s in the recipe card below.

HOW TO KNOW WHEN PECAN PIE IS DONE BAKING

It can be really disappointing to cut into a homemade pie only to find the filling is a runny mess! So you really want to make sure it’s been baked fully and cooled enough.

No two ovens bake exactly the same way, but you’ll know your pecan pie is done baking when the edges of the crust are golden brown, and the filling is set. If it seems wobbly or jiggly in the center, it could probably use a little more time in the oven.

Pecan pie will become even more firm as it cools, so I would recommend waiting at least an hour to slice into it!

Hi Leah! It should definitely be quite cold, and frozen would be ok too. Hope that’s helpful!

Really,. Not Enough for 12 inch pie dish, please specify what size pie dishes to use

I specified the exact dish I used just above the recipe card. There’s an Amazon link to it. It’s a Pyrex dish that is 9-inches by 1.2-inches. This is a standard sized pie dish. I have never seen a 12-inch pie dish- sounds like a specialty item.